Warnings While Using This Medicine:

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy because it can cause very serious birth defects. You must use 2 forms of birth control for 1 month before you start taking isotretinoin, for the entire time you are being treated, and for 1 month after you take your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, asthma, bowel or digestion problems, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, a history of anorexia, or bone problems such as osteoporosis. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, or if you drink alcohol regularly.

This medicine may cause the following problems:

Liver problems

Benign intracranial hypertension (increased skull pressure)

Depression or changes in mood or behavior

Inflammatory bowel disease

Pancreatitis

This medicine may cause bone or muscle problems, including fractures. You may get hurt more easily or heal more slowly. If this medicine is for your child, tell the doctor if you think your child is not growing properly.

This medicine may cause hearing or vision problems, including decreased night vision. Do not drive at night if you think this medicine has impaired your vision.

Do not donate blood while you use this medicine or for 1 month after your last dose.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Do not use wax epilation to remove hair or have any cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin (such as dermabrasion, laser) while you take this medicine and for 6 months after you stop it. Isotretinoin can increase your risk of scarring from these procedures.

Your acne may get worse for a short time before it start to improve.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Last Updated: 7/4/2015

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